Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Thomas E. Sanders Inducted into ADG Hall of Fame
Thomas E. Sanders, a famous production designer known for his work on movies like Saving Private Ryan and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, will be honored in the Art Directors Guild Hall of Fame.
This special award will be given at the 2026 ADG Awards in February.
The ceremony will be hosted by comedian Ron Funches, and director Jon M. Chu will receive the Cinematic Imagery Award.
Thomas worked with many famous directors and was known for his creative and detailed designs in films.
He passed away in 2017, and his longtime collaborator Kevin de la Noy will induct him into the Hall of Fame.
The Art Directors Guild is a group that supports people who design sets and other visual elements for movies and TV shows.
Thomas E. Sanders, a renowned production designer, will be inducted posthumously into the Art Directors Guild Hall of Fame.
The induction will take place at the 30th annual Excellence in Production Design Awards on February 28, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Sanders is known for his work on films like Saving Private Ryan, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and Crimson Peak.
Comedian Ron Funches will host the 2026 ADG Awards, and Jon M. Chu will receive the Cinematic Imagery Award.
Sanders' final project was Star Trek Beyond, and he passed away in 2017 at the age of 63.
- Who
- Thomas E. Sanders, a production designer and two-time Oscar nominee
- What
- Posthumous induction into the Art Directors Guild Hall of Fame
- When
- February 28, 2026
- Where
- InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
- Why
- For his significant contributions to production design in films
- Inductee
- Thomas E. Sanders
- Awards Ceremony
- 2026 ADG Awards
- Date
- February 28, 2026
- Location
- InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
- Host
- Ron Funches
- Cinematic Imagery Award Recipient
- Jon M. Chu
- Induction By
- Kevin de la Noy
- Notable Films
- Saving Private Ryan, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Braveheart, Crimson Peak, Star Trek Beyond